Located in the historic center of Mértola, Museu offers picturesque views of the Guadiana River and free WiFi. Next to the reception of the property is a museum showing archaeological excavation work....
This charming guest house provides rooms that offer scenic views of the Guadiana River or of the whitewashed town of Mértola. The Beira Rio has its own boat for tours of the Guadiana River.
Jeanette
Netherlands
Nice clean hotel in the center of the city. Very clean, quiet and had a comfortable bed. The breakfast was good with plenty of choices. We had a view over the rivet and there's a place to order snacks and drinks by the riverside. We'll be back!
Offering a terrace and views of the village and of the Guadiana River, Casa do Funil is located in the heart of Mértola's historic center in the Alentejo Region.
Beau
United States of America
Paula was incredibly helpful and friendly. She gave us tons of information on the area/ things to do/ restaurants, and she was available to answer our questions. Could not have been more pleasant to us.
Providing free Wifi, parking on-site, and pool with a view, the recently renovated property Mértola Natural - Monte da Eirinha offers rooms in Mértola, 16 miles from Menhirs of Lavajo and 22 miles...
Casas de Mértola 32 offers accommodations in Mértola, 19 miles from Menhirs of Lavajo and 25 miles from Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church.
Tokusan
United States of America
cozy, great location, clean, very functional little kitchen. Stupidly locked ourselves out and Marta came to hell right away, very appreciative of her.
Located in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, 4.7 mi from the picturesque town of Mértola, Horta da Quinta offers an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available.
Paul
United Kingdom
Host was approachable, friendly and helpful. At our request he provided an early breakfast which was excellent and included a new option each day. Our room was well appointed and clean.
Perfect area to roam around for a couple of days. Hiking trails. Museums. Restaurants. We drove around the beautiful area. We stayed for a weekend and had plenty of things to do and good restaurants.
Linda
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Mértola is an ancient town, dating back to at least Roman...
Mértola is an ancient town, dating back to at least Roman times, full of interesting history, well worth reading up on by those interested. The castle and old church are open to the public and well worth a visit. It has its own charm, full of restaurants, many with traditional cuisine and really good value. The surrounding countryside is a mix of steppe grasslands, woodland and some fascinating rocky hills and gorges. I have a great interest in wildlife and in this area there are a number of rare birds, such as Great and Little Bustards, which can be seen in the steppe areas, especially early in the mornings. I was lucky to get some photos of the Great Bustard, see below. There are also Spanish Imperial Eagles breeding here, one of the rarest eagles in Europe and the rare Lesser Kestrel can be seen flying around the castle in the town.
Tom
Ireland
10
Scored 10
Beautiful small city, breathtaking views, friendly people,...
Beautiful small city, breathtaking views, friendly people, good fairly priced food. We stayed at Alojamento Oasis in a perfect selfcatering room, with view over the Guadiana river. All for 20 euros per night!
Marius
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Wonderful to stay for a few days, just park the car and walk...
Wonderful to stay for a few days, just park the car and walk the rest of the holiday, you can cycle, canoe, walk by the river, go and have a meal, seat in a cafe and have a drink, very pretty and lots of little traditional details, some beautiful architecture, plenty of shops to buy food and restaurants, go on a boat trip up and down the river, wake up hearing the sheeps bells rambling on the river margin and watch the sunset hearing the shrills of the swallows and relax.
Ana
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Mértola was a great little town that serves as an excellent...
Mértola was a great little town that serves as an excellent base to explore the southern Alentejo. They have a great castle also an archaeological dig. Alot of restaurantes to chose from and great views of the river from many points.
Theo
Portugal
6.0
Scored 6.0
Mértola has always had a serious problem of self-marketing.
Mértola has always had a serious problem of self-marketing. They have a very nice islamic museum (the only in the entire country). Yet is is closed for works, ... in high season.
The castle is closed at precisely the times (lower sun) when it would offer the greatest views on this marvellous town. And there is nothing else so exciting so see there, except the medieval cistern, etc. So. why close it at all, and charge money?
The Mosque is the only surviving one in the entire country, i.e. the Portuguese didn't destroy it so much. So it can easily be recognised as a Mosque. But yet: it is also hardly ever open (it is a church, obviously).
So, you bring all kind of people from everywhere into this magic little city on the edges of Portugal, just in order that they stand all the time facing closed doors. This situation has indeed been worsening. Before, the castle was simply not gated and everybody knew who could let you into the Church-Mosque.
It is so embarrassing.
Perfectly clean and comfortable room and bathroom which was perfect for an overnight stay in Mertola. The added bonus was the pool which came in handy when we arrived in the afternoon as it was really hot. Also interesting to see the archaeological excavations which are incorporated into the hotel and the detailed explications. Good location as situated within the town and in easy walking distance of everything.
What an adventure to stay in a medieval “palace” though with modern plumbing and lighting! Mertola has a number of small, very interesting museums with items collected from archeological digs and disused religious facilities — sacred art, Islamic art, a Roman house — along with a fairly intact castle and archeological sites. It is well worth visiting and Mertola Castelo Palace is just steps from all of this.
Hotel is located a approximately 5 miles from Mertola. It is rural with a view of distant mountains and wonderful dogs to play with. We enjoyed the chickens down the hill and sheep grazing in the distance (you could hear the sheep bells). Beautiful pool which we enjoyed greatly as the weather was quite hot. Glorious sunsets. Gracious breakfast. Welcome quiet after spending 5 days in Lisbon and Sintra.
Hotel located in an excellent position close to the castle. Lovely to stay in an historic building. Lounge and outside space available to guests which was nice. Coffee machine available. (charge) Excellent wi-fi. Very good shower. Very helpful and friendly owner, who was happy for us to put our bikes in an adjacent storage room.
Casa da Tia is a very nice guesthouse with an incredible atmosphere. The rooms are nice, the beds perfect, the lightning, wifi, ... very good. Staff helps out where they can, there is a restaurant nearby from the same owner, the view on Mértola (15 min walk) incredible and I appreciate the fact that we can use the kitchen.
Charming hotel right across the river from Mértola castle. Perfect location for exploring the area. Easy parking. The room was cute, clean, and comfortable. Walked to a good restaurant. Our room had a view of the castle. We drove and hiked in the area and returned to the hotel each evening.
The hotel is located not far from the castle and the Mertola "river beach" which is scenic though some people did say there were places where locals swam. We had use of the kitchen. We would have liked to have had access to the sun terrace but this was closed. Good for a short stay.
Picked ths spot by the Guadiana whilst motorcycling in Spain and Portugal. Mertola is one of the few crossing points. It was quite hard to find in steep little streets but easy safe parking and a lovely view out over the river. It was a very comfy room in a private house
We liked the location and could walk all over Mertola from the property. The patio was a plus and we could make meals in the kitchen and hang laundry to dry outside. There was a delicious vegetarian restaurant right around the corner!
The location of the house was nice, right in the heart of Mertola. The layout of the apartment was excellent, and we loved the terrace! Ana was available by text whenever we needed her. All in all, we loved staying in the house!
The location was really amazing, with great views over the city of Mértola and the river. We had a nice picnic in the yard. The breakfast was super yummy, and the staff were very friendly in the face of some language barriers :).
Good communication allowed me to check in early and change the room. Quiet location off the main street. Walking distance to the castle and the walls.
MERTOLA!!!!*****
I liked it so much that I stayed another night
Absolutely wonderful host, very welcoming and helpful to ensure we had an enjoyable stay
Excellent view of the river and the city of Mertola
Comfortable room, included a small shared kitchenette
Restaurant 50 meters distant with typical local food. Very good and nice atmosphere.
Friendly people.
Good neighbourhood
Nice places closeby: Mertola and its castle, nice lake with its beach
Location in downtown Mértola, river view, peaceful quiet morning, nice views out both windows, cute balcony. We loved jumping in the pool. Hot water in shower. Comfortable bed.
Great view of old town Mertola, clean rooms, and cozy facility. It almost feels like staying at a family's home. A wonderful place for a great relaxation.
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